ORD: NSman Go Overseas, Must Notify? If No, Fine $ +Warning?

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Effective from 1 July 2014, all NSmen below the age of 50 for Officers and 40 for Warrant Officers, Specialists, Other Ranks and Enlistees who are leaving the country for more than 14 days but less than 6 months are required to notify MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC) / Overseas Notification Centre (ONC) via Notification of Overseas Trips of their country of destination and a contact telephone or a fax number (can be local or overseas) at which they can be contacted or where information of their overseas whereabouts can be obtained during their absence. NSmen with valid Exit Permit are not required to further notify their overseas trips to MNC / ONC).

NSmen have given feedback on the MNC through focus group discussions conducted by the Committee to Strengthen National Service (CSNS) and various feedback channels. While NSmen understand the need for the MNC, they felt that the process could be reviewed, since Singaporeans now travel more frequently.

The CSNS has proposed that the MNC requirements be reviewed to reduce the inconvenience to NSmen, while maintaining the operational readiness of the SAF. At the same time, the CSNS recognises that Singapore's peace and stability cannot be taken for granted, and the security environment can change quickly. A strong and operationally ready SAF is needed to deter would-be aggressors and meet a wide range of security threats. After careful consideration, MINDEF and the SAF have decided to extend the period of exemption from notification from one to 14 days. From 1 Jul 2014, only NSmen who travel overseas for more than 14 days but less than 6 months will be required to notify the MNC. This will reduce inconvenience for the large majority of NSmen, while still providing the SAF with information on those who are overseas for longer periods, to support manpower and operational planning. The notification requirement may be adjusted depending on the security threat assessment. NSmen in units on operational manning are still required to seek approval from their unit commanders before travelling overseas.

Based on similar considerations, the revised requirement will also apply to the ONC, which is the MNC equivalent for NSmen in the Police and SCDF.

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MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC)

In order to maintain operational readiness, it is necessary for MINDEF to regulate NSmen’s overseas travel. As such, it is important that you keep MINDEF informed of your whereabouts by being contactable while you are travel overseas to facilitate recall in times of emergency.

If you are travelling on overseas trips of more than more than 14 days and less than 6 months, you need to notify MINDEF via the MNC.

MNC was set up in November 1992 to bring forth more convenience and accessibility for NSmen to notify MINDEF when they are travelling on overseas trips.

MNC operates 24 hours and 7 days a week, including public holidays. You are able to make your notifications to MNC through the followings:

Online: www.ns.sg
NS Call Centre: 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767)
SMS: eNSNS (36767)
Fax: 6853 7894

You are required to inform MINDEF of the country that you are travelling to, a valid contact number, at which you can be contacted or where information of your overseas whereabouts can be obtained when you are overseas.

Upon completion and successful notification, you will be issued a 4-digit Acknowledgement Code, which you are to keep for any future verification. In the event that you have forgotten your Acknowledgement Code, you can call the NS Call Centre to retrieve.

Note that your overseas trips notification does not automatically excused you from any NS activities like IPPT, mobilisation and any other NS call-ups. If you are scheduled for NS training, i.e. ICT and other courses, you are required to submit your deferment request through MyDeferment at NS Portal (www.ns.sg).

What if I fail to notify MINDEF?

It is considered an offence if you fail to notify MNC of your overseas trips of more than 24 hours and less than 6 months.

If you are a first time offender, a Reminder Letter will be sent to you. However, if you continually do not notify MINDEF, you may be served composition fines or charged in court. If you are found liable and prosecuted in court, you will be fined up to a maximum of up to $2,000 if convicted and your full passport facilities will also be withdrawn. This also means that you will have to apply for an Exit Permit every time when you go overseas.

Do I still need to inform MNC if I have completed ORNS?

If you have completed your Operationally-Ready National Service (ORNS) training cycle and have been phased into the MINDEF Reserve (MR), you are exempted from MNC requirements. But, you are still required to apply for an Exit Permit for overseas trips of 6 months or more.

Exit Permit (EP)

If you are travelling overseas for 6 months or more you are required to apply for Exit Permit. If you have a valid EP when you travel overseas, you need not make further notification to MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC).

Applications of EP can be made through the NS Portal at www.ns.sg and you must declare the followings:

Once your application is confirmed, you will be issued with an e-EP. You must provide documentary proof, e.g. letter from your employer to substantiate your declaration when required. Otherwise, you may deemed as providing false declaration and be liable for prosecution.

If your NS training schedule clash with your overseas trip, you will need to apply for deferment of your training in MyDeferment at NS Portal (www.ns.sg) before applying for EP. You will be disrupted from ORNS if the duration of your overseas trip is 1 year or longer. If you wish to extend your overseas stay and your EP expires, you are required to apply for an extension.

Upon your permanent return to Singapore, you are not required to surrender your EPs if you have been issued with EPs previously. MINDEF will use the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Exit Entry Control Upgrade System (EECUS) to track your return and schedule you accordingly for ORNS activities.

When will I be exempted from EP requirements?
You will be exempted from the EP requirements if you belong to the following categories:

What happens if my EP expires?
It is an offence to remain overseas without a valid EP under the Enlistment Act.

If you are a first time offender, you may be served with composition fines. However, if you are a recalcitrant offender, you will be charged in court and on conviction, you are liable to a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.

For more enquiries on our exit control measures, please contact our 24 hours NS Call Centre at: 1800-367 6767.

MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC)
In order to ensure operational readiness, it is necessary for MINDEF to regulate NSmen’s overseas travel. As such, it is important that your employee keeps MINDEF informed of his whereabouts by being contactable to facilitate recall in emergencies.

If your employee is travelling on overseas trips of more than 14 days and less than 6 months, he will need to notify MINDEF via the MNC.

Exit Permit (EP)
If your employee is travelling overseas for 6 months or more, he is required to apply for Exit Permit. Once he has a valid EP for traveling overseas, he need not make further notification to MNC.

All notifications and EP applications can be made through the followings:

Online: www.ns.sg
NS Call Centre: 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767)
SMS: eNSNS (36767)
Fax: 6853 7894

It is considered an offence if your employee fails to notify MINDEF or apply for an Exit Permit. As an employer, you can assist in ensuring that your employee does the necessary when he is tasked to travel overseas on work assignments.

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An electronic handbook designed to educate NSF on his responsibilities before transiting to Operationally Ready National Serviceman (ORNSman).

This handbook comprises the following information:

As a trial, Army will be embarking on this platform to streamline NSF ORD administrative procedures. NSFs in Army Service are to read and acknowledge the followings:-

Click HERE to access MyORD.

Heavenlysilence SG

If you are travelling on overseas trips of more than more than 14 days and less than 6 months, you need to notify MINDEF via the MNC.

Alpelric SG

So far I've received two warning letters for failing to inform. Haven't tried the 3rd time yet. But probably it will leave you with a fine from the 3rd time onwards. I'm not keen to test Mindef..

gunner77 SG

eac SG

NSmen are required to apply for an Exit Permit for overseas trips of 6 months or longer. NSmen who go overseas for more than 14 days but less than 6 months must notify MINDEF of their overseas trips through the MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC). The possession of an Exit Permit or the notification of MINDEF Notification Centre does not absolve NSmen from mobilisation and to report for NS duties when required.

During mobilisation manning period, NSmen can still travel overseas but are required to seek approval from their unit to be exempted from mobilisation prior to departure. Failing which, disciplinary actions will be taken.

NSmen who notify MINDEF / MHA are not automatically exempted from ICTs or any NS training and activities. They will have to apply for deferment or disruption from their respective NS units/NSSC if they wish to be deferred or disrupted.

alvintiandi SG

i think it depends on whether SAF will check on you or not. My friend didnt apply for exit permit and he left for overseas further study. So far he receives no warning from saf...

Shinrainc7 SG

I kiasu

even go msia or batam for 1-2 days also sent notifications cuz kena warning once last year go China forgot to notify them.

Xsamuelicious SG

Yes you have to report to mindef personally at least 24 hours before going overseas even if you are NSmen,

This applies to all regardless whether are you an active or inactive personnel.

Accxis SG

I think less than 14 days no need to do anything bro.

Quote from ns.sg

You do not need to apply for an exit permit if your overseas trip is less than 6 months. However, if you have not completed your ORNS Training Cycle and have yet to be posted to MINDEF Reserve (MR) / SPF or SCDF Reserve, you will need to inform the MINDEF Notification Centre (MNC) if your trip exceed 14 days via Overseas Notification.

ORDlo SG

Tigercanyons SG

I am going for overseas exchange. Glad i saw this post

Jefrence SG

Haha yes need. better to notify if not kena fine not worth it uh.

noimous SG

so do I have to inform if I'm going overseas for just 2 days?